"I remember your matter."
"Once this mission is over, I will strongly recommend you to headquarters. As long as your performance is not too poor, obtaining a Golden Core Condensation Pill should not be a problem."
After the rain cleared and the wind died down, the two sat fully dressed on the edge of the bed. Liu Yu's expression had returned to its usual calm as he spoke lightly.
"Thank you for your favor and promotion, Branch Hall Master!"
The flush had yet to fade from Tian Xiaoyu's cheeks. At his words, delight shone undisguised in her eyes, and she immediately moved to rise and bow.
But before she could get up, Liu Yu stopped her with a strand of magic power.
After a moment's thought, he took a bottle of pills from his Storage Ring and handed it to her.
"You earned this. There is no need for such formalities."
"These pills are just right for the foundation establishment late stage. They can effectively accelerate the accumulation of magic power at that stage."
"What happened tonight must never leave this room!"
Since they had just shared such intimate exchanges, Liu Yu's tone was gentle at first, but his final sentence brooked no argument.
He did not want his affairs to become common knowledge, much less have her borrow his banner to swagger through the Branch Hall like a fox borrowing a tiger's might.
"Yes, Branch Hall Master."
"I will keep my lips sealed about tonight."
Having received the promise she wanted, Tian Xiaoyu dared not ask for more and immediately agreed.
"Mm. You may leave."
Liu Yu spoke with an indifferent expression.
With the side effects suppressed, his mind was exceptionally tranquil. He had once again entered that state of serenity akin to a sage or Buddha.
Even with